Do you have to register septic tanks?

Do you have to register septic tanks?

It’s best to register your new septic tank as soon as it’s constructed and begins discharging waste, providing of course that it isn’t exempt. Doing so ensures you are following all regulations and keeping to the law.

Do you need planning permission for a septic tank in Ireland?

No, once you have a plan in place get your estate agent to put the property on the market and keep them in the loop regarding the progress of planning for the septic tank. Interested buyers should be advised of the situation and full disclosure is recommended.

Do septic tanks need planning permission?

The short answer is yes. You will need planning permission from a local authority in order to have a septic tank installed, no matter if it’s at your own home or on a business site.

How many septic tanks are in Ireland?

Poorly treated waste water from faulty septic tank systems can contaminate nearby household wells with harmful bacteria and viruses. There are about 165,000 households in Ireland with a septic tank system and a well.

What are the new regulations for septic tanks?

Under the new rules, if you have a specific septic tank that discharges to surface water (river, stream, ditch, etc.) you are required to upgrade or replace your septic tank treatment system to a full sewage treatment plant by 2020, or when you sell a property, if it’s prior to this date.

What are the general binding rules for septic tanks?

The general binding rules stipulate that where properties with septic tanks that discharge directly to surface water are sold, responsibility for the replacement or upgrade of the existing treatment system should be addressed between the buyer and seller as a condition of sale.

Do I have to replace my septic tank by 2020?

Is my septic tank illegal?

It is important to understand that if you have a septic tank that is discharging to a ditch or stream. Yes, you will have to upgrade. IF the water is going to a drainage field and percolating through the ground, then no, you wont have to upgrade. Septic tanks are not going to be banned.

Do septic tanks need building regulation approval?

Any new septic tank/sewage treatment unit must have both planning permission and building regulations approval. If it’s been installed since 1 January 2015 and you didn’t get these permissions then you should apply retrospectively for them both.

Is my septic tank register Ireland?

All domestic waste water treatment systems, including septic tanks, must be registered with your local authority. There is a fee of €50 for registering your waste water treatment system. You can register and pay online at protectourwater.ie. Alternatively, you can pay in person at your local authority office.

Are septic tanks legal in Ireland?

Part of the septic tank regulations in Ireland includes the registration and inspection of septic tanks or domestic wastewater treatment systems. Therefore, as a homeowner, if you have a domestic wastewater treatment system, you must register it with your local authority and pay a registration fee of €50.

Can you sell a property with a septic tank?

If you’re selling a property with a septic tank, then you must be transparent with buyers about the fact the property uses a one and provide a detailed specification of the system. In fact, You are required by law to inform a buyer in writing about the presence of a septic tank. The age of the system.

Do I have to register my septic tank in Ireland?

The system for registration of  septic tanks and all other domestic waste treatment systems in Ireland has been in place since July 2012. The original deadline for registration and payment  was 1st February 2013 and there is  a fee of €50. Registrations are still being accepted – and it is a prosecutable offence not to register.

Where do I Send my form to register with protect our water?

Forms  can be sent in the post along with payment  by cheque, postal order or bank draft made payable to “Protect Our Water”. Registration forms need to be returned  : Protect Our Water, P.O Box 12204, Dublin 7. There are no exemptions.

Who is required to register their waste water treatment system?

All owners of premises connected to domestic waste water treatment systems must register their system. This includes owners of properties which are let, whether private landlords or local authorities etc. and employers who provide living accommodation to employees.

How does the protect our water registration system protect my account?

The Protect Our Water Registration System protects accounts from unauthorised access and will require verification of your account information, such as First Name, Last Name and your response to the security question.